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Peruvian lawmaker praised for rejecting contraception plan
The president of Peru’s congressional Committee on Women and the Family has reaffirmed her commitment to resisting pressure from abortion... Read more
Boston College draws support on condom distribution ban
Despite attacks against Boston College for its prohibition of condom distribution on campus, the school says its rules are similar... Read more
German bishops' morning-after pill decision causes concern
Doctors and people involved in pro-life work say that the German bishops’ decision to allow morning-after pills for rape victims... Read more
Author sees cultural willingness to re-examine sexual revolution
A Catholic author believes that the “surprisingly positive” reception of her book on the sexual revolution shows an encouraging openness... Read more
Bishops call new mandate proposal insufficient
The U.S. bishops said that the Obama administration’s suggested revisions to the federal contraception mandate fail to address the major... Read more
Legal expert laments media confusion over mandate
The Obama administration’s latest proposals to revise the federal contraception mandate have been significantly misunderstood and misrepresented, said a legal... Read more
Philippines Catholics pledge to defeat backers of RH bill
Philippines Catholics have strongly criticized President Benigno Aquino III for signing a controversial “reproductive health” bill, vowing to oust supporters... Read more
Filipino bishops will not concede to 'reproductive health' bill
Catholic leaders in the Philippines vowed to continue fighting for life, marriage and family as a controversial “reproductive health” bill... Read more
Support for teen emergency contraception access deemed 'foolish'
Doctors and pro-life advocates warn that the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation of emergency contraceptives for teenage girls promotes unwise... Read more
Catholic campaign stalls Philippines 'reproductive health' bill
The Catholic clergy in the Philippines are strongly campaigning against political candidates who back a controversial “reproductive health” bill, helping... Read more
UN report renews 'family planning' advocacy
A new report from the United Nations Population Fund declares that family planning is a global “right” for women, and... Read more
Catholic women tell how they found freedom in Church teaching
A new book written by Catholic women describes personal journeys of discovering that although Church teaching on important issues can... Read more
Doctor says push for teen IUD use brings health risks
A major OB/GYN group's promotion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants in teenage girls has drawn criticism over the... Read more
Conscience rights for pharmacists upheld in Illinois ruling
An Illinois appeals court’s ruling on the conscience rights of pharmacists is being hailed as a victory for religious freedom... Read more
Catholic Relief Services responds to criticism over HIV document, employees
Catholic Relief Services has announced revisions to an HIV prevention document because of its “inappropriate information” about condoms and their... Read more
Bishops protest advance of Philippines 'reproductive health' bill
A “reproductive health” bill that would mandate sex education in schools and subsidize contraceptives will be “tragic and catastrophic” for... Read more
Vatican daily slams 'confused' Gates Foundation policies
Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano has published an article sharply criticizing the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for securing $4.6 billion... Read more
Family planning summit neglects women's real needs
A critic of the London Family Planning Summit says that the international gathering does not address the true needs of... Read more
Panelists warn of birth control's threats to health, minorities
Experts in medicine, theology and minority issues warned that although the birth control pill is widely used by women in... Read more
Smokers' use of contraceptives up risk of heart attacks, blood clots
Women who are smokers and use hormonal contraceptives – whether pills, patches or rings – are at greater risk for... Read more
